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Issue of October 29, 2007 |     |
Follow The MoneyBy Thomas Grillo Boston’s Economy Remains Strong in Face of Hesitant Credit Market By Tim Canon The “credit crunch” that has unfolded since the start of the second half of the year has caused a slowdown in transaction velocity along with an underlying feeling of apprehension about the level at which pricing will eventually settle. Understanding Changing Demands For Warehouse Distribution Space By Daniel J. Coughlin The evolution of the United States’ economy over the past 50 years from manufacturing-based to service-based has resulted in goods that are no longer produced here but, rather, shipped from international locations. Boston’s Office Condo Resurgence Setting Stage for Financial Freedom By Jeffrey Becker With office rents skyrocketing, vacancy rates declining and premium office property a scarce commodity, Boston is seeing a quiet resurgence of office condominiums. Joint Ventures Provide Choices in a Crowded Funds Market By Paul Eklund and Stephen Gould In recent years, developers have turned increasingly to the formation of real estate funds as a tool for raising capital, diversifying risk and responding more nimbly to changes in the real estate market. Do Asbestos-in-Soil Regulations Threaten Brownfields Success? By James Okun The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has proposed new environmental regulations to establish stricter standards for the cleanup building sites where asbestos may be present in the ground. Examining Financial Reality Helps Avoid Investing Pitfalls By Josh Slaybaugh The news in real estate circles has been particularly bad since the subprime and financial markets collapsed this summer, but that doesn’t mean the market is completely without opportunities. From the Bench to Borrowers: Don’t Mess With the Collateral By Shahiedah Shabazz On March 14, 2007, the first case in Massachusetts to enforce a non-recourse carve-out in a commercial real estate loan, Blue Hills Office Park v. J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, contradicted significant assumptions in real estate lending about ... Shifting Sands in Retail Sector Require Careful, Calculated Steps By Tom Garesch Shopping centers have enjoyed a great run of ever-increasing valuations. Cambridge Landlords Flex Muscles But Tenants Should Protect Interests By Dan Sullivan and Adam Subber Strong tenant demand and record levels of Wall Street capital recently have helped trigger record commercial real estate rates in Cambridge. Going Through the Various Stages of Environmental Cost Estimating By Jim Ash and Mark C. Ensign When evaluating a potential brownfield development deal, answering the question, “how much will it cost to address environmental issues?” is among the first task that needs to be accomplished. Developers Can Employ Strategies to Benefit From 1031 Exchanges By Ricky B. Novak The labyrinth of rules that taxpayers must follow when completing Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 exchanges can be overwhelming. Vapor Intrusion Can Pose Threat in Brownfields Redevelopment By William W. Nineve According to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the state is committed to the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields properties as a way to stimulate the economy and promote environmental protection goals. Increasing a Property’s Value Through Green Building Practices By Lisa Raffin Waste is not a word anyone wants to hear these days, especially investors. Investors Keep Options Open; Private Equities Up Competition By Alan L. Pontius, Yitzie Sommer, Jennifer Norbut and Jason Siler At the national level, private equity investors are entering the office market at an unprecedented pace, escalating competition and pricing for premium assets in major and secondary cities. |
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